Midwives Tara Livesay and Beth “KJ” Johnson are friends who work with The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center. With 22 years of combined experience in holistic maternal healthcare, Tara and KJ are passionate about women around the world having access to holistic maternal healthcare and maternal mental health.

At The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center it is our goal to provide holistic maternal healthcare through the midwifery model of care. Additionally, we exist to be a safe haven of support for the childbearing person through education, community, and support groups.